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On 19 November 1838 James Bell, then aged 21, set out in the sailing vessel the Planter from St Katharine Docks in London to travel to Adelaide, an infant colony half a world away and not yet two years old. He left behind family, good friends and the mysterious 'C.P.', a young woman with whom he hoped one day to be reunited.

The journey usually took 130 days, but due to the incompetence of the captain and the many misadventures encountered it took the Planter almost six months to reach its destination. Along the way it lost a crew, several passengers and much livestock; it gained a new crew and at least one extra passenger. The drunken brawls and licentious couplings horrified James Bell who, to while away the time, penned a detailed account of all the comings and goings for the eyes of 'C.P.' only, sternly advising her that 'it must never be read by a third party'.

Sustained by his sense of adventure, his love of poetry, his faith in his Presbyterian God, his nostalgic memories of rural Scotland and particularly by his affection for 'C.P.', James Bell maintained a vivid and astute record of his historic journey. His voice travels down to us, more than a century and a half later, and reminds us of the dangers and joys of such an adventurous leap into the unknown.

A must-read collection for Bible enthusiasts, study groups, and anyone interested in learning more about the most revered book of all time.

As the bestselling book in the world, the Bible is a source of faith and enlightenment for millions of people. But how well do you really know its stories?

Do You Know: •What significant event in Jesus's life happened by the brook Kidron?•Though he doesn't identify himself in the book, who is generally considered the author of Mark?•What was Paul's side story?•What does the name Habakkuk mean?•Why did God remove Saul as king and replace him with David?

Bible expert James Stuart Bell presents an extensive collection of over five hundred questions and answers designed to help readers deepen their understanding and appreciation of the essential Bible events and lessons. Blending valuable historical context and quizzes from all sixty-six books of the Bible, How Well Do You Know Your Bible? offers a variety of questions for readers to test their knowledge and possibly learn something new along the way.

This is a story of a boy raised in an extreme ultra-strict Protestant family, members of the Exclusive Brethren. From an early age, James found he was at war with his family and the Brethren. Nothing that would be considered normal was acceptable. This book details his experiences growing up in this family, showing his struggles and confusions. It tells of the Brethrens involvement in his love affair and how the family put an end to his marriage because he had slept with his fiance. It outlines his escape from the Brethren while he was working in a large London hospital. The book is a fascinating account of how other people live, depicting life in a hospital and the main characters work as a district nurse. The Exclusive Sinner is an exceptional story.